How many pieces should it have, and which pieces...it will be my first drum set...and about how much will it cost?
2006-11-13 08:52:26 · 7 answers · asked by Ashley 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Go with a 5 piece. Pearl and Ludwig have good entry level sets for around $500. It'll come with a base drum, snare drum, two bass mounted tom-toms and a floor tom. Of course, that doesn't include cymbals. You'll also need to get high hat cymbals, a crash, and a ride at a minimum. Start w/ that and then add to it as you can afford to.
2006-11-13 09:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by jeepdrivr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford it buy a good Premier kit or Ludwig. You'll need
Bass drum
Snare drum (best you can afford)
Floor tom tom. two small tom, toms.
Hi hat
Crash Cymbal
Ride cymbal
splash cymbal
Cow bell
If you can afford them get Vida Ziljean cymbals.
Get a comfortable drum stool.
Use a bag placed on the bass drum top hold spare sticks so that you can get one if you drop one.
Get spare drumsticks as they soon splinter and a set of brushes.
Get a piece of carpet to lay the drums on if you perform since some stages are slippy and the drums move.
Carry a toolkit with pliers, screwdrivers and tape.
Learn how to tune the drums, very important.
If you cant' afford the best concentrate on snare drum, bass drum and high-hat then build up from there.
2006-11-13 17:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're serious about playing (not going to give it up after Christmas) I suggest Pearl. They make good quality drums for any genre of music. I prefer their hardware to Tama's. It's less complicated to assemble. New sets will run you about $400+ before tax. If you want to spend less, buy used before going to a crappy brand. There is a huge difference in sound and hardware quality.
Don't know your age, but assuming you are of average stature, a 5piece (12" or 13",14",16" toms and 22" bass) are ideal (the other drum being a 13" or 14" snare). It's best to develop your chops on minimal equipment before jumping into a flashy set. This way you can play on any set that you sit at. I also recommend Sound Off practice pads. They are neoprene rubber pads you easily put on drumheads and cymbals for practice. The people around you will thank you.
Have fun... oh, and learn your rudiments if you really want to be good. They're boring but essential.
2006-11-13 17:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you buy these drums you need to know if you absolutley want to play drums because they can get pricy. If you want to play but dont want a huge investment, you can buy a no name brand that has everything you need, including cymbals for about $250-$300. This will definatly be a starter kit but you will quickly learn how into drums you are. Even these drums though can be upgraded with new cymbals, drum heads, and hardware. Then if you are really into you can spend more money and get new drums. Good luck with your drumming.
2006-11-13 17:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by MaL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pdp. (pacific drum percussion) 5 pieces. Three toms, snare, bass drum.$300-$400
2006-11-13 17:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by theusedluver1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really just depends on your budget. I've played on a few sets and you can definitly tell the good quality from the bad. Usually 5 piece set is cool. I was looking at a nice Ludwig set for around 430$. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-Accent-5Piece-Combo-Drum-Set?sku=446306
2006-11-13 17:01:21 · answer #6 · answered by error 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pearl drum set
2006-11-13 16:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by hollister45967 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋